Which OSHA Training is Needed for Construction Employees?

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has a number of training requirements for the construction industry, depending on the specific hazards present at a worksite. Some common OSHA training requirements for construction workers include:

1. OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training: This is a basic safety training course that covers the most common safety and health hazards in the construction industry. It is intended for entry-level workers, and it must be completed within six months of starting work in the construction industry.

2. OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training: This is a more comprehensive safety training course that covers a wider range of hazards and safety practices. It is intended for supervisors and workers with some safety responsibility, and it must be completed within one year of starting work in the construction industry.

3. Hazardous Materials Training: This training is required for workers who may be exposed to hazardous materials on the job, such as chemicals, Asbestos, Lead, Silica, Mold. The specific training requirements will depend on the types of hazardous materials present at the worksite.

4. Fall Protection Training: This training is required for workers who may be exposed to fall hazards, such as those working on roofs, scaffolds, or elevated platforms. The specific training requirements will depend on the type of fall protection equipment being used.

5. Confined Space Training: This training is designed to teach workers the skills and knowledge they need to safely enter and work in confined spaces. Confined spaces are enclosed or partially enclosed areas that are not designed for continuous human occupancy, and they can pose significant hazards to workers due to the potential for oxygen deficiency, toxic gases, and mechanical hazards.

6. Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring Training: This training is designed to teach workers the skills and knowledge they need to safely perform excavation and trenching work, and to use shoring systems to support excavation walls. Excavation and trenching work can be dangerous due to the potential for cave-ins, falls, and other hazards.

7. Electrical Safety Training: Construction sites will also have a need for electrical work. Workers who visit a construction site to undertake electrical work should receive adequate training to safeguard against electrical hazards such as shock, electrocution, arc flash bursts, etc. Our electrical safety training and arc flash safety training courses comply with the NFPA 70(e) guidelines and will support worker protection from electrical and arc flash hazards. 

It is important to note that these are just a few examples of OSHA training requirements for the construction industry. There are many other training requirements that may apply, depending on the specific hazards present at a worksite. Employers are responsible for ensuring that their workers receive the necessary training to perform their jobs safely.